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Concerns mount over education and healthcare systems in Türkiye

by YetkinReport / 09 May 2024, Thursday / Published in Politics

Türkiye is grappling with alarming issues within its education and healthcare sectors, prompting urgent calls for reform and action. The tragic news of the fatal shooting of 74-year-old school principal İbrahim Oktugan by a student ignite widespread outrage.

Türkiye is grappling with alarming issues within its education and healthcare sectors, prompting urgent calls for reform and action.

In response to a staggering shortage of teachers, the Ministry of National Education has announced the appointment of 20,000 new educators. However, opposition argue that this measure falls short of addressing the comprehensive needs of the education system, with estimates suggesting a current deficit of 68,000 teachers.

Discrepancies in official figures

The announcement has sparked controversy, with opposition figures highlighting discrepancies in official figures and criticizing the government’s response to the crisis.

Main opposition CHP’s lawmaker Suat Özçağdaş addressed the issue in the parliament stating that the actual teacher deficit is 138,000 according to the Court of Accounts and 68,000 according to the latest statement of the Ministry. He added that “with only 23,670 teachers retiring in 2023, 20,000 teacher appointment further demonstrates how disconnected the government from the country’s realities.”

Call for demonstration amid violence against teachers

Efforts to investigate the situation further through a parliamentary inquiry were thwarted by AKP and MHP’s votes, leading to CHP leader Özgür Özel’s call for public demonstrations on May 18 to voice concerns over the state of the education system.

Meanwhile, recent incidents, including the tragic shooting of a high school teacher in Istanbul, have underscored growing safety concerns within schools.

Education unions are demanding immediate action to ensure the safety of teachers and students, with plans for nationwide protests on May 10.

Healthcare sector concerns mounting

In the healthcare sector, concerns have also been raised over the Central Physician Appointment System (MHRS), which has left patients struggling to secure appointments while doctors are forced to reduce consultation times to just 2 minutes. Doctors have protested against the system, highlighting its detrimental impact on patient care and calling for systemic reforms to address underlying issues.

Overall, these pressing issues highlight the urgent need for comprehensive reforms within Türkiyes education and healthcare sectors, with stakeholders urging authorities to prioritize the well-being and safety of citizens.

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Tagged under: education, healthcare system, ibrahim oktugan, violence

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